Borussia Dortmund defender Lukasz Piszczek has announced that he’ll retire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.
Piszczek joined Dortmund from Hertha Berlin in 2010 and has been a key member of the BVB squad.
The 35-year-old, who plays as a right back, was part of the team that won back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 under Jurgen Klopp.
The former Poland international helped Dortmund win two DFB-Pokal titles and was part of the Dortmund side that reached the Champions League final in 2013.
The 2020-21 campaign is expected to be his last season. He has also decided to let go his position as vice-captain.
A statement published on the club’s official website read:’’Dear BVB fans, The 2020/2021 season will be my last as a professional footballer.
‘’I want to enjoy this year as much as I possibly can. I have always loved taking on responsibility and leading the team alongside several colleagues over the past few years – both on the team council and as vice-captain.
‘’Now I would like to play an equally active role in shaping the team’s transition and helping others to become more involved. For this reason, I have decided to step down from the role of vice-captain and also relinquish my place on the team council. But I will continue to help, because I know that my opinion is valued in the dressing room. I will continue to make my voice heard in the future and will always be available to give advice to any players that might seek it.’’
BVB finished second in the 2019-20 Bundesliga season.
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